Budding writer Erin Middleton does not have a publishing deal and her first book won’t be finished for another couple of years. But what she has already written has helped her win a scholarship that may set the 22 year old from Campbelltown on a literary career. Ms Middleton was recently namedRead more »
We have all been talking about how hot and humid late summer has been this year, but talk is cheap. Now we can actually take some action that could lead to a reduction in temperature levels. Residents can arm themselves with heat sensors as part of an arsenal of scientificRead more »
There’s a lot more to the annual seniors festival than just having a good time. It’s true fun is a big part of the festival program in Macarthur, but so is learning new skills, including mastering computers and the internet. Starting in a couple of days – the 2019 SeniorsRead more »
All things being equal, Judy Hannan would be the Liberal Party candidate in Wollondilly for the March 23 state election. Instead she is not only running as a high profile independent but as one with a realistic chance to win the seat, which has been held by the Liberals duringRead more »
Commuter car parking along the South West Rail link was always going to be one of the big issues for the March 23 state election. The acute shortage of car parking for commuters at Edmondson Park in particular was fertile ground for Labor or independents to win votes by promisingRead more »
Tomorrow, John Ryan, a former Liberal Party parliamentarian, will give an address titled What Australia means to me at the 2019 Australia Day Thanksgiving Service in Camden Civic Centre. Here is an edited version: I can claim citizenship of three countries – Canada, Ireland and Australia. But Australia is theRead more »
Camden Lakeside opened to much fanfare 25 years ago but this wonderful local golf course’s best days are ahead of it. Now part of Wests Group Macarthur, Lakeside was designed by British Open winner and Aussie golf legend Peter Thomson, who passed away last year at the age of 88.Read more »
The National Trust says calling for tenders for the management and lease of the land at Wirrimbirra Sanctuary will secure its long term future. And while the two current occupants, David G Stead Memorial Wild Life Research Foundation of Australia and the Australian Native Dog Conservation Society were invited toRead more »
If you are still deciding whether to go on that long distance holiday in January consider an alternative plan: a memorable and stress free staycation in and around Campbelltown. Avoid a long road trip on a hot day or long airport queues to fly interstate by taking advantage of theRead more »
“I don’t want to go to my grave in 30 years and the Magpies are still in the wilderness,’’ says Wayne Ellison. He is part of a growing band of die hard Western Suburbs fans who are calling for the return of the Magpies to the NRL as a standRead more »
Less than a year after signing the City Deal, one of the most visionary projects in Australia’s history is on target to transform Western Sydney. A blueprint that will drive the creation of Western Sydney Parkland as Australia’s next 21st century city has been released today. The Western Sydney CityRead more »
When Campbelltown Council meets for the final time tonight, infrastructure and heritage issues will be in focus. It will be interesting to see if there is support for Councillor Ben Moroney (Greens) who will move the following detailed motion: “Council notes the Greater Macarthur 2040 interim plan for the GreaterRead more »
